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Applications

Thank you for considering a career in law enforcement with the El Paso Police Department. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a job interest card.

Job Interest Cards

Persons interested in joining the EPPD are asked to submit their Job Interest Card online so they may be notified of future hiring. Job Interest Card for the position of Police Trainee may be completed by visiting the Job Interest Card. Once there, find Public Safety, check it, and complete the required contact information. Click Police Trainee for the Job Description.

Hiring Process Overview

Individuals, who achieve a grade of 70 or better on the written exam, pass the job simulation test and the background investigation will have their names placed on the eligible list. Applicants with a passing grade who are eligible for veteran's credits will have these points added to their final grade. Applicants are placed on the eligible list in rank order, with the highest scoring individual placed first. If two or more applicants achieve the same score, their rank on the list will be determined by a system of drawing by lot. Lists normally remain in effect for six months. Applicants will be notified by email of their status.

Written Examination

The written examination is administered to all applicants. The exam is approximately three hours in length. The examination consists of reading, writing and decision making skills. The El Paso Police Department does not offer a study guide for the written examination.

The El Paso Police Department utilizes the law enforcement examination provided by Ergometrics to evaluate applicants for the positions of Police Trainee, Certified Peace Officer and Police Officer. More information regarding the written exam examination is available [here].

Job Simulation Test

The Job Simulation Test consists of four Pass/Fail components. Applicants must pass all four components to pass the Job Simulation Test. Applicants will be afforded two opportunities to pass the Job Simulation Test. The tests consists of the below listed events:

• Pursuit Agility Course
  Objective: To complete the 180 foot course in 39 seconds or less.
  The work sample simulates a short distance foot pursuit that might occur in the parking lot of an office complex or shopping center. The test requires that the applicant make frequent changes in direction while running as fast as possible.
  The distance around the pursuit course is 180 feet. Before the applicant enters the course, they must run as quickly as possible around the course. Once they enter the course, they will scale a three-foot wall and jump over three 18-inch barriers. The distance the applicant will run inside the course is 150 feet.
• Wall Climb
  Objective: To run a 25 yard course, scale a six-foot wall and run five yards to the finish line in 17 seconds or less.
• Body drag
  Objective: To drag a 185 pound dummy a distance of 30 feet in 16 seconds or less.
  This work sample simulates dragging a wounded officer or citizen to safety for a distance of 30 feet. The applicant will be required to drag a 185-lbs dummy that is lying face up on the ground. The applicant is to drag the dummy by back peddling as quickly as possible for a total of 30 feet. The time it takes to drag the dummy will be recorded. The time ends when the dummy’s feet crosses the finish line.
• 500 Yard Pursuit Run
  Objective: To complete the 500-yard pursuit run in 152 seconds or less.

Comprehensive Background Investigation

Those applicants who successfully complete the written examination and job simulation test must pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes medical, psychological and polygraph examinations and drug screening.

Information for Out-of-Town Applicants

Applicants from outside of the El Paso area are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be required to make two visits to El Paso, one day to complete the written exam and job simulation test and later in the process they will be required to return to El Paso for two-three days to complete the background investigation.